Distt Admin Kulgam gears up for mega Aharbal Winter Carnival
KULGAM, FEBRUARY 19: In order to review the preparations for the upcoming Aharbal Winter Carnival, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting of Officers at the mini-secretariat, here. The event, slated for a two-day extravaganza, is aimed at promoting the picturesqueness of Aharbal and boost tourism in the region. Various […]
Chairperson KVIB convenes performance review meeting
Board releases margin money of Rs 38.85 cr for establishment of 1606 units, employing 12260 persons JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19: Chairperson, J&K Khadi Village and Industries Board (KVIB), Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, today convened performance review meeting of the board at Civil Secretariat here. Dr Jagdish Chander, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, J&K KVIB, senior officers […]
Man dies after being attacked by cousin in Hajin, accused arrested
Srinagar: A 36-year-old man was killed after being attacked by his cousin brother following altercation between two families in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.An official said that the man identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Parray was attacked by his cousin Shabir Ahmad Parray after fight between two families last evening.He […]
Elderly Man Found Dead in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An elderly man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. An official said that on the intervening night, Mohd Mustafa (65), son of Mohd Sharif, a resident of Kasi Pata, Tehsil Reasi, District Reasi, was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside Tempo Registration NO JK 14 […]
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, KU postpones exams, highway closed
Srinagar: The parts of Kashmir including the famous ski-resort, Gulmarg received fresh snowfall on Monday, bringing down the mercury further.The weatherman has predicted three-day wet spell till February 20 while heavy snowfall is expected at a few places during the period.However, the rains lashed plains of Kashmir including Srinagar.Meanwhile, the University of Kashmir postponed examination […]
Govt-Farmer Leaders Talks | Centre Proposes 5-Year Plan To Buy Pulses, Maize At MSP
CHANDIGARH, Feb 19: A panel of three Union ministers has proposed the buying of pulses, maize and cotton crops by government agencies at minimum support prices for five years after entering into an agreement with farmers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. Farmer leaders after a meeting with the ministers here on Sunday had said they […]
Salah scores on Liverpool return as Arsenal rout Burnley
LONDON: Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Arsenal demolished Burnley 5-0 to keep up the pressure in the title race on Saturday. Salah came off the bench to replace the injured Diogo Jota in his first Liverpool appearance since their win […]
400 held in Russia at events in memory of Navalny
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to Moscow visited a makeshift shrine to Alexei Navalny on Sunday, as Russian authorities suppressed memorials and tributes to the late opposition leader. Rights groups say police have detained over 400 people at gatherings for the politician, a leading critic of President Vladimir Putin who died in an Arctic prison Friday. […]
Rains, snow continue in Kashmir; Gulmarg receives 16 inches of snowfall
Srinagar: Rains continued to lash Srinagar and other plains while higher reaches including Gulmarg received snowfall on Monday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 12.4mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours and recorded a low of 2.0°C against 5.8°C on the previous night. It was above normal by 1.0°C for the […]
Gurez Valley Covered in Fresh Snow, Road Closed
SRINAGAR: The Gurez Valley in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday morning, while plains in Kashmir experienced a light spell of rainfall. Kashmir Scroll reported that 2-4 inches of fresh snow accumulated from midnight to Sunday morning, with snowfall continuing. Meanwhile, authorities have closed the 84 Km Gurez-Bandipora road in […]